"What the hell is that?!
A dress.
Says who?
Calvin Klein." - Clueless
- Internationally acclaimed fashion illustrator Megan Hess explores the memorable dresses that have shaped the course of couture in recent decades.
- From the simple elegance of Audrey Hepburn's little black dress in Breakfast at Tiffany's, to the absurdity of Lady Gaga's meat dress, Liz Hurley’s safety-pin ensemble and that unforgettable white halter sported by Marilyn in The Seven Year Itch.
- This is a compendium of gowns that have captured a moment in history, the spirit of a generation and the indefinable energy of fashion icons.
- Accompanied by historical anecdotes and revealing facts, The Dress is an elegant and immersive introduction to the moments that shaped fashion.
Pages: 224
Published: October 2014
Size (cm): 23 x 16 x 2.5
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